HUMANITARIAN MEDIATION03 / APPROACH

03 / APPROACH

Before the agreement,
understanding.

No single formula can replace an understanding of the people and context involved.

THE SPACE BETWEEN
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Listen first.

Begin with the experiences, concerns and realities of those involved.

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Build trust.

Establish credible conditions in which dialogue can take place.

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Respect context.

Recognise social, cultural and political dynamics before defining a process.

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Support ownership.

Enable people to shape outcomes that make sense in their own circumstances.

Process matters as much as outcome.

Mediation is more than convening a meeting. Preparation, relationships, participation and continued engagement help make dialogue meaningful.

THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES

There is always space to begin.

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